Copywriter

Company Description

Nine. Australia’s Media Company.

Underpinned by our people, our strategic focus is on content, connections and growth.

Driven by our purpose - Australia belongs here - and guided by our values - walk the talk, turn over every stone, keep it human - we are the home of Australia’s most loved content and trusted brands across News, Sport, and Entertainment.

We lead the total television market in Australia through our key brands of Channel 9, Gem, Go, Rush and Life, and of course you can consume all our content, live or on-demand, on Australia’s leading free streaming platform, 9Now. We also own Stan, the market leading local subscription streaming service.

In our total audio business we are building talk radio for the next generation across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR.

Nine is also an active participant in Australian consumer marketplaces through our majority shareholding in Domain and our ownership of Drive.

**Job Description**:
**About the role**

The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the Financial Review are Australia’s most awarded newsrooms, breaking the biggest stories with bravery and balance. We are trusted by over 12.8 million Australians every month to deliver breaking news, investigative journalism and unmissable analysis on the issues that matter to them.

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Copywriter to help us create engaging and impactful campaigns for our leading brands,The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the Financial Review. Sitting in the Subscriptions & Marketing Team, within the in-house design team, you will work closely with the broader marketing teams to respond to marketing briefs to help drive brand KPIs and subscription revenue.

You will help ensure our brand messages are distinct across all formats and channels, maintaining consistency and brand tone of voice. You will also have the opportunity to engage with external creative agencies, ensuring that all copy is aligned and consistent.

In this role you will:

- Be responsible for creation and execution of impactful campaign messaging
- Work in a team with graphic designers and other external creative partners
- Thrive on working in a fast pace, deadline driven environment and will always strive to deliver high standard, market leading work
- Develop strong working relationships with your team, peers and external stakeholders.
- Develop a deep knowledge of the industry, including an understanding of the marketing challenges, business objectives and the role of creative copywriting in achieving those
- Responsible for adhering to creative briefs, and timings; proofing and checking copy.
- You will constantly look for ways to improve relevance, usability, and copy delivery on a regular basis
- You will take ownership of messaging matrices, style guides, and tone of voice

**Qualifications**:
**What you'll bring to the role**:

- Experience working in a similar role with a focus on marketing copy is essential, ideally gained in an agency environment.
- A passion for developing and creating market leading work to the highest standard
- Excellent understanding of what makes for standout creative work and the ability to engage and demonstrate your ideas effectively
- A strong knowledge of the business objectives and the role of creative in achieving these objectives
- Ability to confidently communicate with and influence stakeholders.
- Ablility to perform in a rapid, dynamic environment where critical thinking, agility, creativity and confidence are essential.

If you’re looking for your next challenge in a fun, rewarding environment, then this could be the role for you.

Additional Information
**Life at Nine**

Nine is a people business. Being part of the team means you’ll be in a culture that promotes creativity and innovation, diversity and inclusion, is open to feedback, rewards impact and ensures everyone is heard. Importantly, you'll receive the following:

- Career development and quality training
- Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave
- Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym
- Discounts on products and services with corporate partners

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
**Nine’s Workplace Condition of Entry**:
Nine is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and doing what is reasonably practical to protect our people, including visitors to all Nine sites and events.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes